Conservation program seeks participation

On The Farm

December 12, 2013

The United States Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service is opening the Conservation Stewardship Program for new enrollments for the new federal fiscal year.

Starting today through Jan. 17, farmers interested in participating in the program can submit applications to NRCS.

"Through the Conservation Stewardship Program, farmers, ranchers and forest landowners are going the extra mile to conserve our nation's resources," NRCS Chief Jason Weller said. "Through their conservation actions, they are ensuring that their operations are more productive and sustainable over the long run."

The CSP is an important Farm Bill conservation program that helps established conservation stewards with taking their level of natural resource management to the next level to improve both their agricultural production and provide valuable conservation benefits such as cleaner and more abundant water, as well as healthier soils and better wildlife habitat.

Eligible landowners and operators in Ohio and Pennsylvania can enroll in CSP through Jan. 17 to be eligible during the 2014 federal fiscal year by contacting the local NRCS office in Cortland at 330-637-2046 at Ext.109.

To learn more about CSP, visit the NRCS website at nrcs.usda.gov

The Trumbull SWCD appreciates the dedication to protecting our resources and commends the producers on their efforts in this regard.

Mike Wilson is the executive director of the Trumbull Soil and Water Conservation District and is an associate member of the Trumbull County Farm Bureau.